Prepare against Daniel Billot
France · World #121,174 classical · FIDE ID 618004
When preparing against Daniel Billot, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Daniel Billot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Billot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Billot before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,670 | 2,016 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,649 | 1,718 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,830 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 53 | 24 | 91 | 31.5% |
| As White | 87 | 32 | 13 | 42 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 21 | 11 | 49 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Billot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Billot's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Billot usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Billot usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Billot usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 52.2% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 22 | 47.8% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Daniel Billot's chess games
All 168 games by Daniel Billot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 53 wins, 24 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Davit Baroyan | 2,218 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B22 |
| May 2015 | Ankit Majhi | 2,178 | 6th Lille Luce Open | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Roger Druon | 2,165 | 2nd Hautes Alpes Open | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Jean-Marie Clarac | 2,089 | 01st Rosny sous Bois FM | C45 |
| Jan 2000 | Christophe Baume | 2,078 | Saint Quentin Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,813 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,732 |
| 01st Rosny sous Bois FM | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,828 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters A | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,022 |
| 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,863 |
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,845 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
| 14th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Billot's chess games?
168 games by Daniel Billot, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Daniel Billot has played.
What does Daniel Billot play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Daniel Billot opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Billot answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Billot play as White?
As White, Daniel Billot's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Billot play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Billot most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Daniel Billot's FIDE rating?
Daniel Billot is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess, 1,649 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Daniel Billot played?
Our database contains 168 games by Daniel Billot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 24 draws, 91 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Billot?
168 games by Daniel Billot reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.